*"The irresistible story of a proud bookworm will put smiles on the faces of readers of all ages . . . The illustrations are wildly original and full of funny details . . . Between its heartwarming (but never treacly) story and quirky illustrations, this tale should be a staple among book-loving families as well as in libraries and elementary classrooms for years to come." --"Kirkus Reviews," starred review .

" . . a lively children's book debut . . . Regular doses of humor in the text and art happily keep the story from migrating into sentimentality." --"Publishers Weekly"

"Jennifer Berne has been a long-time contributor to "Nick Jr. Magazine," and a writer for both print and TV. She has published numerous award-winning books for kids, including "On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein" (Chronicle), "Calvin Look Out!" (Sterling), and "Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau" (Chronicle). Jennifer lives in the rolling hills of Columbia County, NY. In summer she migrates up to Maine to live aboard her sailboat. Keith Bendis's work has appeared in the "New Yorker," "Vanity Fair," "Fortune," and "Time." Keith was the illustrator for William Safire's "On Language" column in the "New York Times Magazine," and for 10 books including "Calvin Look Out!" (Sterling). He lives on an old farm in Columbia County, NY.